The fan on my Dirt Devil model 103 hand held vac cracked. I bought what was designated as the correct replacement fan but the hole in the center of the fan is a lot smaller than the shaft that it has

I have a self propelled Royal Dirt Devil vacuum model number 087900 and it goes backward fine but forward has to be pushed so hard it's impossible. Is this a switch? Do you know about how much the part would cost and can it be done by a beginner. We fix a lot of things ourselves but we aren't mechanics by no means. We put a brand new belt on it. I don't think it can be put on backwards and brush turns fine. Where is the switch? Use layman's terms.

You might try a new belt and/or brush roll. The brush roll is what helps pull a vacuum forward, the power drive helps, but if the brush isn't turning like it should, then it will hinder forward motion. The belt may look ok, but they stretch to the ...
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Hello, I have a wonderful Dirt Devil vac for my carpets, model 140000, love how it works to get doggy hair off my carpet! But, I have a cute cannister model for my laminate floors and it uses the Q bags, but they are no where insight to get or order. Can you help me with this dilema?? Anna

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Help!!!! i have an older model of the dirt devil bagless quick vac. and it has been working great, just last week i was vaccuming my bedroom and i accidentally sucked up a string belt that goes with one of my capris. and today i emtpied out the dirt cup but it seems the the string belt that was sucked up is not within my reach and whenever i start the vaccum i get this distinctive noise that i've never heard before. help.

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How do I replace the belt on Royal Dirt Devil hand vac model 103?

I have a Dirt Devil Broom Vac that won't hold a charge. I need to replace the rechargable battery. Is there a dealer near Bartlett, TN that can do that or would I be able to do it myself if I bought a new battery?

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How do I replace the belt on a model 103 dirt devil hand vac?

HERE IS THE MANUAL will give you full instructions how to fit belt > http://dirtdevil.com/file/97/ ...
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Need a replacement on/off switch for Dirt Devil Deluxe Model 8201 (more than 12 years old). We have the old one out. We just need a new one to replace it. Where can we get one?

I have a Dirt Devil Featherlite Model 085430. It making a horrible noise and I want to open it up to see if anything is broken or lodged in the motor housing. I've removed all the screws I can find and still can't get the thing apart.

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I have a Dirt Devil Swivel Glide Vac with a broken belt. I have purchased the correct belt(#4).The bottom is off and I cannot tell where the belt connects to. Please help. Jann

It connects to the left side with the little metal rod sticking out.then connect to the wooden roller. in the space without the brush on it. roll the wooden piece to check if everything moves. then put back together. ...
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Hi,
I have a Dirt Devil Model # M08100REDC. I desperately need to change the bag, but I don't see an obvious way to do it. I'm afraid to try pulling on the cloth tab thingy that's just below the handle, between the rubber ring that holds the bag on the vac, because it seems like stuff will fly everywhere from the force required to remove it, and I might not be able to get it back on there. Should I just pull on that cloth tab until the bag comes off?
Thanks,
Roberta

You can pull on the tab to remove the bag, but probably a better way is to gently pull on the rubber ring that attaches the bag to the back of the vacuum body. If you don't yank and ****, it should come off without spilling the dirt. There may also b ...
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How to change belt on Dirt Devil Model 2003 can vac sweeper

I found out that the Royal Mfg. Co. used the same schematic from this model to make newer models which had a belt, however, this older model that I have does not have a belt drive. ...
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Is it possible to get a replacement battery pac for a dirt devil Broom Vac

How do I replace the belt on the Royal Dirt Devil Hand Vac, Model #103?

Royal Dirt Devil Model 087900 no self propel

On-off switch My problem is finding a source for an on-off switch for an electrolux vacuum sweeper model 2100. I have replaced the broken toggle and now the sweeper turns on but only as long as the outside button is depressed. It appears that the on-off switch itself is broken as the switch does not ''hold'' when the toggle is activated. It seems to return to it's ''off'' setting as soon as the toggle is released. What ''holds'' the switch in its ''on'' position? Does it depend only on the on-

Hi Hugh. The 2100 has a rocker switch under neath the button. it is probably broken, or the button has a worn detent spring. If you would like, I could send you a switch kit with the rocker, button, and detent spring enclosed for around 20 dollars ...
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HOW TO TAKE APART A MODEL 6200 DIRT DEVIL

How to close dirt cup on 10 amp dirt devil 10 AMP dirt devil power air cyclone vac

Go here.> http://dirtdevil.com/search/?q=UD40135&type=3 click on your vac then you can download the manual ...
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Kenmore canister model 116.25513506 wont turn on. when handle switch is turned to floor. vac motor does not turn on. When switch is turned to carpet, floor nozzle works but vac motor does not. I checked fuse, all o.k. checked continuity for plug, o.k. removed wires for bag full switch...motor wont run. I wired motor directly power cord...motor runs. Thinking it must be the circuit board, how do I bypass it or test it?